Up Close with The Last Guardian Collector’s Edition

The Last Guardian Collectors Edition is the fittingly grand culmination of a video game odyssey that began nearly ten years ago. Finally releasing in the early days of December, exclusively for Sonys PlayStation 4 (after having been originally slated to launch on its predecessor, the PlayStation 3), the high-end version of famed designer, Fumito Uedas masterwork, comes stuffed with a craveable assortment of physical and digital bonuses which are apt to entice prospective buyers.

The Last Guardian Collectors Edition comes packaged in a cardboard carton thats been designed to resemble a wooden crate. PlayStation enthusiasts will find the Blu-Ray game disc inside a limited edition metal case along with a card with a printed code that enables the download of the 10-song Collectors Edition soundtrack. In addition, buyers will find a full-color, 72-page art book (The Art of the Last Guardian) featuring sketches, and concept images chronicling the games development, as well as a sheet of 16 decals inspired by The Last Guardians characters and imagery.

The clear showpiece of The Last Guardian Collectors Edition is the premium statue. The two-part statue measures nearly 4.5 inches tall overall (with a circumference of approximately 10 inches). Each of the statues sculpted plastic figures depicts the games central characters; the enigmatic and courageous little boy (rising to a particularly diminutive 1.5-inch tall); standing atop a (3.5-inch tall) rendition of his hybrid winged-mammal companion, Trico, coiled in a slumber on a (1-inch high) circular base. The tiny figure has prongs on the feet that fit into recesses on the creatures head to complete the display. The piece boasts the uniquely stylized appearance (seen on screen) as brought to life with a paint scheme that employs the muted hues that are reminiscent of the games distinctly captivating visual design.

The long-awaited and PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last Guardian Collectors Edition, released on December 6th alongside the standard physical and digital editions of the game at the manufacturers suggested retail price of $119.99 USD.